2004 Summer Olympics: Team USA Men's Basketball
A Historic Performance
The 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens marked the sixteenth official appearance of basketball as an Olympic sport. The United States men's basketball team, led by future Basketball Hall of Famers, competed with unwavering determination.Narrowly Missing the Gold
Despite their exceptional talent and experience, Team USA faced a setback in the 2004 Olympics. They came agonizingly close to capturing their seventh NBA-led gold medal but ultimately settled for a bronze, making them the only one among the first seven squads to not secure the top prize.Tournament Highlights
The men's basketball tournament commenced on August 15th and culminated on August 28th with a thrilling championship match between Argentina and Italy, won by Argentina with a score of 84-69. Team USA, showcasing their formidable skills, left an indelible mark on the competition, as evidenced by the impressive statistics they accumulated:- 2000 United States Men's National Basketball Team
- 2008 United States Men's National Basketball Team
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